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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.30 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.30 and 86.04 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.30 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.30 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.30 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 18,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954.40/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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